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How characteristics are developed?

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Chromosomes - found in nucleus - contain many genes

Gene - section of DNA, which carries coding for a particular protein.

Genes control the development of an organism

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Why there are differences in individuals?

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inherited different genes - children receive half their inherited features from each parent:

  • eye color
  • hair color
  • skin color

conditions in which they have developed:

  • climate
  • diet
  • accidents
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